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KLM launches scheduled services to Santiago deChile

Summary

KLM will expand its long-haul services next year to South –America, as it will launch a new scheduled service to Santiago, the capital of Chile and the cultural, political and financial center of the country and home to various headquarters of many multinational corporations.

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Santiago fits perfectly in our strategy where we focus on the emerging markets in South America. We are therefore delighted to be able to offer our customers our 9th destination in South-America. Santiago with its 19th century neoclassical architecture and winding side-streets, dotted by art deco, neo-gothic, and other styles, is an attractive destination, not only for holidaymakers, but also for business travelers.

Pieter Elbers, Chief Operating Officer KLM

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From February 2nd 2014, flights will be operated with a Boeing 777-300 (KL701 and KL702), with a stop in between in Buenos Aires three times a week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from Amsterdam and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Santiago.

To suit its clients’ needs, KLM offers 3 classes on board:

35 seats in World Business Class for 777-300,

350 seats in Economy Class and

40 seats in the Economy Comfort Zone that offers 10 cm extra room for passenger’s legs, twice the lean back of their seats and priority disembarking.

KLM weekly schedules as per February 2nd 2014 are:

Winter schedule:

Departure

Time

Arrival

Time

Amsterdam

20:55

Buenos Aires

07:05

Buenos Aires

09:10

Santiago

11:20

Santiago

13:00

Buenos Aires

14:55

Buenos Aires

16:55

Amsterdam

10:15

Summer schedule:

Departure

Time

Arrival

Time

Amsterdam

21:00

Buenos Aires

06:10

Buenos Aires

08:10

Santiago

09:25

Santiago

11:05

Buenos Aires

14:00

Buenos Aires

16:00

Amsterdam

10:20

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About KLM
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines was founded in 1919, making it the world’s oldest airline still operating under its original name. In 2004, Air France and KLM merged to form AIR FRANCE KLM. The merger produced the strongest European airline group based on two powerful brands and hubs – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Paris Charles de Gaulle. Retaining its own identity, the group focuses on three core businesses: passenger transport, cargo and aircraft maintenance.

In the Netherlands, KLM comprises the core of the KLM Group, which further includes KLM Cityhopper, transavia.com and Martinair. KLM serves all its destinations using a modern fleet and employs over 33,000 people around the world. KLM is a leader in the airline industry, offering reliable operations and customer-oriented products resulting from its policy of enthusiasm and sustainable innovation.

KLM is a member of the global SkyTeam airline alliance, offering customers an extensive worldwide network. The KLM network connects the Netherlands to every important economic region in the world and, as such, serves as a powerful driver for the economy.

About SkyTeam
SkyTeam is a global airline alliance providing customers from member airlines access to an extensive worldwide network offering more destinations, more frequencies and more connectivity. Passengers can earn and redeem Frequent Flyer Miles throughout the SkyTeam network. SkyTeam member airlines offer customers access to over 490 lounges worldwide.